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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap British shares for passive income!

Our writer explains why they think now could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to hoover up cheap UK shares for long-term…

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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 into dividend stocks to generate passive income for life

Dividends can offer a regular and reliable additional income. Our writer outlines three steps for investing in these cash-giving stocks.

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Yields of up to 9.6%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for a second income?

These UK blue-chip shares offer dividend yields far above the market average. Could they help turbocharge my second income?

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Is Games Workshop an unmissable stock opportunity?

Here’s why I recently embraced the risks to own some Games Workshop stock for the long term... and a potentially…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 3-step plan to earn £2k in passive income a month!

It's never too late to start investing. If I made my first foray into the stock market at 30, here's…

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With the FTSE 100 at its lowest levels of 2023, is now the time to buy UK shares?

Stephen Wright thinks patience is key with the FTSE 100 right now. But with the index at its lowest level…

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Here’s why I’m buying this penny stock with its monster 7% dividend yield

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this penny stock is on her buy list and delves deeper into passive income, performance, and…

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Is this cheap defensive FTSE 250 stock a must buy?

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock. Do its apparent value and defensive traits make it…

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Want to invest like Buffett? Buy Berkshire Hathaway shares

Jon Smith explains how some investors can get exposure to what Buffett is buying and selling simply by holding Berkshire…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 is tumbling this week

Jon Smith flags up latest events from across the pond, as well as poor UK construction data this morning as…

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Down over 20% from January, Glencore’s share price looks cheap to me

Glencore’s share price has dropped 20%+ this year, but a Chinese economic turnaround, great fundamentals and good dividends mean I…

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Is Diageo the ultimate retirement stock?

Premium alcoholic drinks maker Diageo has an impressive financial record, but the stock has issues worth careful consideration.

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No savings? I’d copy these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth

Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune well into the billions from the stock market. Here, this Fool picks out some…

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20% off! Should I buy more Scottish Mortgage shares?

Scottish Mortgage shares have been a superb investment in recent years, and are now looking like they might be undervalued…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in Premier African Minerals (PAF) shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

The Premier African Minerals share price has increased by more than 250% over the past five years. But will operational…

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Big banks accused of ‘profiteering’, but at 44p I’d still buy Lloyds shares like a shot

The big banks have been accused of making outsized profits, but that isn't reflected in Lloyds shares, which continue to…

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Cancer pipeline to power future gains for AstraZeneca shares?

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at AstraZeneca shares after the stock lost £14bn in value on Monday as…

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5 investing lessons these Fools wish they’d learnt on day 1

While not always plain sailing, we at The Motley Fool believe investing is one of the greatest routes that anyone…

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My top 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in July

Two FTSE 100 stocks stand out as potential winners this month. Our writer outlines why he’d buy them for his…

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FTSE 100 half-year report

The FTSE 100 has made barely pedestrian progress so far this year. Here are the sectors and stocks that have…

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How I’d drip feed £350 a month into growth stocks to help me retire early

Jon Smith explains how he thinks he can build up a large investment pot by being disciplined and putting away…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for £1,640 of annual passive income!

The FTSE 250 is packed with top stocks that could offer spectacular passive income. Here's why I'm aiming to buy…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BP shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

BP shares have risen over the past few years, but progress has stalled in 2023. So, how much would I…

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Is Unilever the ultimate retirement stock?

Unilever’s valuation is lower than it was and the dividend is attractive. But are the risks worth taking for retirement…

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1 stock near its 52-week low to consider buying now

This stock has multi-bagged before and could do so again. But is it one to buy now, or one to…

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Here are 2 UK shares I own to boost my passive income stream!

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added these two UK shares to her holdings to boost her wealth, specifically her passive…

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What 5% interest rates mean for passive income investors

What should passive income investors look for in stocks to buy? Stephen Wright thinks strong balance sheets are crucial and…

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Here’s 1 FTSE 100 stock I’d snap up and hold

Sumayya Mansoor details a FTSE 100 blue chip stock she currently likes the look of and explains why she would…

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How is Fundsmith performing in 2023?

Last year, Fundsmith lost money for investors. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at how the popular global equity fund is performing…

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I generated a 16% return across my ISA and SIPP in the first half of 2023. Here’s how

Edward Sheldon’s ISA and SIPP produced double-digit gains in the first half of the year, beating the FTSE 100 index…

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No savings at 35! Could Scottish Mortgage shares help me make a million?

Scottish Mortgage shares have had a bumpy year and the fund's managers have a lot to prove. Yet I still…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow this investing method to bank a second income

Jon Smith explains his method to set out a second income from day one, while also aiming for a growing…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks dirt cheap

This year has been a challenging one for firms on the FTSE 100. One stock, though, looks like it might…

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Warren Buffett has $151bn in this stock. Should I buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

A $151bn stake shows just how much Warren Buffet believes in this American company. Should I join him and open…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that look like bargains. Am I buying?

A middling 2023 for FTSE 100 stocks has made some start to look surprisingly cheap. Here are two that might…

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Aviva shares yield 8%+. Should investors buy?

Aviva shares currently sport a monster dividend yield. Should investors buy the insurance stock for passive income, or is this…

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Is it time for me to buy this star dividend stock at a knockdown price?

Down over 15% from its March high, but at the top of the dividend table and with rising investor inflows,…

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Have no doubt about it: AI stocks are in a bubble

Almost everyone may want to own AI stocks at the moment, but this Fool sees echoes of the dotcom bubble…

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Could this development send Tesla shares into overdrive?

Tesla shares have almost tripled in value since the turn of the year. Dr James Fox explores whether this new…

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Why British investors should consider buying US stocks

Does it make sense to confine oneself to the UK market? Our writer doesn't think so. In fact, he think…

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